Azerbaijani Laundromat: grand corruption and how to buy influence
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New investigation into a shady financial network that appears to have funnelled money from a US$2.9 billion Azeri slush fund to pay decision-makers and prominent individuals…
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Corruption and inequality: how populists mislead people
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Corruption and social inequality are indeed closely related and provide a source for popular discontent. Yet, the track record of populist leaders in tackling this problem is…
The week in corruption: 8 stories making the news
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Eight stories making the news
Delaware: The US corporate secrecy haven
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How does a small sleepy US state become a haven for transnational crime?
Newly proposed SEC rules should make US listed extractive companies more transparent
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US Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules requiring public disclosure of resource extraction companies.
Civil society matters
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It's a critical time for civil society. Barack Obama calls for its protection in the upholding of universal human rights.
Tell the G20 to take action against secret company ownership. #unmaskthecorrupt
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Find out how we're taking action in our latest campaign to end the secrecy that helps the corrupt hide their wealth.
Defence spending: how to reduce corruption risks
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When a defence company lands a contract with a government without competition, there’s a real risk of corruption.
Stop watering down anti-corruption legislation – part two
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A US court ruling could weaken a new law requiring extractives firms to publish information about each country where they operate.
Stop watering down anti-corruption legislation
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Anti-bribery laws in the US and the UK are under pressure from special interests. Weakening these vital rules is a bad idea.
Financial secrecy in the spotlight
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Secrecy jurisdictions, offshore accounts, beneficial owners: they're in the news thanks to recent revelations. What can be done?
Reinstatement and redemption: whistleblowers’ path to acceptance
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This man was just sent to prison. So why is he smiling? He's part of a new generation of whistleblowers who are changing the game.
Civil society’s seat at the G20 table
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For the first time, civil society will officially join G20 meetings in Russia later this year. Transparency International is part of the 'C20' that will monitor and advise at the…
Making climate money work
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Corruption could divert climate finance, which – on numerous levels – we cannot afford to let happen.
Coming clean: cycling’s watershed moment
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After Armstrong's doping admission, world cycling needs increased transparency to cure the poor governance damaging its image.
Holding politicians to account: asset declarations
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When politicians openly declare their assets, it's harder to mask potential corruption from the public. But standards vary around the world. We look at good examples and ongoing…
